The waltz, perhaps the most beloved social dance of the 19th and early 20th centuries, once provoked outrage from religious leaders and other self-appointed arbiters of social morality. Decrying the corrupting influence of social dancing, they failed to suppress the popularity of the waltz or other dance crazes of the period, including the Charleston, the tango, and ""animal dances"" such as the Turkey Trot, Grizzly Bear, and Bunny Hug. This book investigates the development of these popular dances, considering in particular how their very existence as ""taboo"" cultural fads ultimately…mehr
The waltz, perhaps the most beloved social dance of the 19th and early 20th centuries, once provoked outrage from religious leaders and other self-appointed arbiters of social morality. Decrying the corrupting influence of social dancing, they failed to suppress the popularity of the waltz or other dance crazes of the period, including the Charleston, the tango, and ""animal dances"" such as the Turkey Trot, Grizzly Bear, and Bunny Hug. This book investigates the development of these popular dances, considering in particular how their very existence as ""taboo"" cultural fads ultimately provided a catalyst for lasting social reform. In addition to examining the impact of the waltz and other scandalous dances on fashion, music, leisure, and social reform, the text describes the opposition to dance and the proliferation of literature on both sides.
Mark Knowles, choreographer of more than 300 theatrical productions, is on the faculty of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface 1. Overview of Anti-Dance Sentiment Part I. The Waltz 2. Origins of the Waltz 3. Development and Dispersion of the Waltz 4. Fashion and Music of the Waltz 5. Reaction to the Waltz Part II. The Animal Dances 6. Origins of the Animal Dances 7. Development and Dispersion of the Animal Dances 8. Fashion and Music of the Animal Dances 9. Reaction to the Animal Dances Part III. The Tango 10. Origins of the Tango 11. Development and Dispersion of the Tango 12. Fashion and Music of the Tango 13. Reaction to the Tango Part IV. The Charleston 14. Origins of the Charleston 15. Development and Dispersion of the Charleston 16. Fashion and Music of the Charleston 17. Reaction to the Charleston 18. Harmony and Disharmony Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface 1. Overview of Anti-Dance Sentiment Part I. The Waltz 2. Origins of the Waltz 3. Development and Dispersion of the Waltz 4. Fashion and Music of the Waltz 5. Reaction to the Waltz Part II. The Animal Dances 6. Origins of the Animal Dances 7. Development and Dispersion of the Animal Dances 8. Fashion and Music of the Animal Dances 9. Reaction to the Animal Dances Part III. The Tango 10. Origins of the Tango 11. Development and Dispersion of the Tango 12. Fashion and Music of the Tango 13. Reaction to the Tango Part IV. The Charleston 14. Origins of the Charleston 15. Development and Dispersion of the Charleston 16. Fashion and Music of the Charleston 17. Reaction to the Charleston 18. Harmony and Disharmony Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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